15 May 2018
France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the UK and four other countries should this week expect to be sent to Europe’s top court for their failure to tackle […]
17 May 2018
Germany, the UK, France, Italy, Romania and Hungary have been sent to Europe’s top court for their consistent failure to tackle toxic air pollution. The six […]
5 June 2018
The European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) has been favouring industry during its initial gathering of evidence on microplastics, prompting environmental organisations to remind ECHA not to overlook […]
12 June 2018
The chemical industry is spending millions to stop people finding out about the potential carcinogenic properties of titanium dioxide, a whitening chemical used in a wide […]
1 August 2018
After breaching their national air pollution limits, eleven governments have asked the European Commission to effectively raise their ‘emission ceilings’. Green groups have warned that the […]
11 September 2018
The EU’s air quality rules are still too weak to effectively protect our health, yet most governments are failing to meet their requirements, an EU body […]
12 September 2018
Chemicals long-banned by the EU are still being blended into consumer products by recyclers. The problem must end, the European Parliament is expected to signal this week. […]
10 October 2018
The World Health Organisation has made strong recommendations for specific interventions to cut noise pollution from traffic and aircraft, in a landmark report published today. The […]
12 October 2018
Widespread use of potentially dangerous chemicals in consumer goods – 3 year official study Authorities pledge to continue weak enforcement Read this story in Sueddeutsche […]
22 October 2018
‘Erin Brockovich chemical’ set for revival in Europe, despite ban Not a single ‘banned’ chemical blocked from reuse in Europe Progressive companies warn of […]
29 October 2018
Almost everyone living in a city in the European Union is breathing air that is harmful to their health, according to a new report by the […]
30 October 2018
‘Graz Declaration’ could be a turning point for air quality and transport in Europe Ministers promise a “transformation” of European mobility More money for […]
